For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,684 students in Danville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Danville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
5,684 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
399 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Danville City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
59%
Graduation Rate
73%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.71
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
64 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
536 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
19%
# Black Students
3,934 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
69%
22%
# White Students
927 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
16%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
205 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
261
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
410
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
392
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
440
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
432
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
433
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
425
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
418
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
413
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
465
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
454
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
478
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
372
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
291
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,013 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,334 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,013
$15,473
Spending / Student
$15,334
$15,228
Best Danville City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Mountain View Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6430
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6430
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Broad St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #44.
O. Trent Bonner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #55.
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Arnett Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Schoolfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6455
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6455
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Westwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #88.
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Industrial Avenue
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6426
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6426
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #99.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
661 Park Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6452
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6452
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodberry Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Audubon Dr
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6466
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6466
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1111.
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
228 Cleveland Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-5249
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-5249
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Activ8 Academy
Alternative School
825 Piney Forest Road
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8134
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult & Career Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
141 Goode Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6471
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6471
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Grove Park Preschool
Magnet School
1070 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Grades: PK
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Literacy Lab At Grove Park
Alternative School
1070 South Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Northside Preschool
Magnet School
121 Gloucester Ave
Danville, VA 24543
(434) 773-8301
Danville, VA 24543
(434) 773-8301
Grades: PK
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danville City School District?
Danville City School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,684 students.
What is the rank of Danville City School District?
Danville City School District is ranked #128 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Danville City School District?
69% of Danville City School District students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Danville City School District?
Danville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Danville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,334 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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